fishing

Ban on fishing lifted in Himachal Pradesh

This year also, the ban was implemented from June 16 till August 15, and during this period, a total of 421 cases of illegal fishing were reported.

18 August 2024, 09:10 IST

Ban on fishing lifted in Himachal Pradesh

18 August 2024, 09:10 IST

Gujarat govt extends fishing ban till Aug 15; Congress opposes

A senior official from the Gujarat fisheries department on Sunday said the decision was taken in consultation with the central government after considering a representation made by the fishermen's association to allow more time for fish to breed.

04 August 2024, 12:16 IST

Gujarat govt extends fishing ban till Aug 15; Congress opposes

04 August 2024, 12:16 IST

Annual two-month fishing ban begins in Goa

Fisheries Minister Nilkant Halarnkar said that ban has been imposed ahead of the monsoon season to allow breeding of fish in the sea.

01 June 2024, 09:34 IST

Annual two-month fishing ban begins in Goa

01 June 2024, 09:34 IST

Philippines protests China's annual fishing ban

China imposes an annual fishing ban on South China Sea waters and the Philippines routinely opposes it. This year's ban is expected to last until September. The Philippines' foreign affairs department (DFA) has protested the ban through a diplomatic note, saying the fishing moratorium covers waters within its maritime zones.

27 May 2024, 08:35 IST

Philippines protests China's annual fishing ban

27 May 2024, 08:35 IST

China deploys dozens of ships to block Philippine protest flotilla

But even before the motley Philippine fleet set out Wednesday morning, China deployed a formidable contingent of much bigger government-run ships to the area, an intimidating escalation of its frequent assertions of control over vast expanses of sea far from its mainland.

15 May 2024, 07:16 IST

China deploys dozens of ships to block Philippine protest flotilla

15 May 2024, 07:16 IST

J&K: As Wular Lake fights for survival, livelihood of thousands of fishermen hangs in balance

According to a study by Wetland International, 32,000 families including 2,300 fisher households living on Wullar’s shores depend on it for livelihood.

11 February 2024, 09:27 IST

J&K: As Wular Lake fights for survival, livelihood of thousands of fishermen hangs in balance

11 February 2024, 09:27 IST

Gujarat govt urges fishing community to adapt tech-based tactics to boost fisheries sector

With a coastline 1,600 km long, Gujarat is at the forefront of fish production as it exports fish worth over Rs 5,000 crore, taking the state's contribution to 17 per cent of India's total fish exports.

18 December 2023, 07:56 IST

Gujarat govt urges fishing community to adapt tech-based tactics to boost fisheries sector

18 December 2023, 07:56 IST

Foundation laid for Cochin fishing harbour upgrade

The Fisheries Minister said that the project will support direct livelihoods of about 10,000 fishermen and indirect livelihoods of about 30,000 from the community

11 June 2023, 15:11 IST

Union Ministers Rupala, Sonowal lay foundation for Cochin fishing harbour modernisation project

Foundation laid for Cochin fishing harbour upgrade

11 June 2023, 15:11 IST

Over 5K tonne fish catch in Dakshina Kannada districts

Sea wealth

01 June 2023, 21:10 IST

Over 5K tonne fish catch in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts

Over 5K tonne fish catch in Dakshina Kannada districts

01 June 2023, 21:10 IST

Andhra 2-month marine fishing ban amid breeding season

'The main objective of the order is to observe conservancy measures during breeding season of majority prawn and fish species,' a fisheries department official said

10 April 2023, 15:39 IST

Andhra Pradesh bans marine fishing for two months amid annual breeding season

Andhra 2-month marine fishing ban amid breeding season

10 April 2023, 15:39 IST